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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.94, 23,850.81 and 6,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.94, 23,850.81 and 6,037.71 is: 9,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.94 : 23,850.81 = 6,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.94/23,850.81 = 6,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.94x = 23,850.81 × 6,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.94x = 144,004,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,004,274.05/15,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.49

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